Chicago Blackhawks Announce Hossa's 81 Will be Retired Next Season With Emotional Tribute Video

Marian Hossa spent 20 seasons in the NHL totalling over 1,300 games, spending 8 out of 20 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks helping completing tons of positive things for the organization. Hossa played a great leadership role and a key offensive part in the Blackhawks Stanley Cups throughout 2010, 2013 and 2015 for their 3rd Stanley Cup in 5 years.

Yesterday, the Blackhawks announced that his #81 will be retired and hung up high in the rafters forever. The Blackhawks media team put together quite the video montage as well, grab your tissues!

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